Lesser Kestrel Hide

This is the first Bulgarian photo hide built chiefly for Lesser kestrels (Falco naumanni) photography. It is located in a breeding colony of these charismatic falcons, in the rich of wildlife gentle-hilled Sakar Mountains. These beautiful birds are quite sociable and easy to photograph without disturbing their everyday activities. This is an excellent opportunity to try and master different photographic skills.

About the Lesser kestrel colony in the Sakar Mountains

In the second half of the 20th century, due to many reasons, including heavy use of pesticides, the Lesser Kestrel disappeared as a species from the territory of Bulgaria. It took years of work and a lot of expertise for the Green Balkans NGO to restore the Sakar Lesser Kestrel colony, where the hide is situated. This is one of the Bulgarian conservation success stories. By renting the hide you will be also helping and financing the Green Balkans’ noble mission.

Birdwatching and other wildlife photography options
The hide is located in the village of Levka, close to the town of Svilengrad.

We offer:

• solely the rent of the hide (2 pers is the max. capacity)
• transportation, accommodation and the photo hide rental
• birdwatching and wildlife photography tours tailored to your interests (please enquire);  The Sakar Mountain is famous as a paradise of raptors and Mediterranean species. Interesting species such as Masked Shrike, Red-backed and Woodchat shrikes, Imperial Eagle, Booted Eagle, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Black Kite, Long-legged Buzzard, Orphean Warbler, Isabelline Wheatear, Golden Jackal, Ground Squirrel, and many more can be on your tour agenda.

Kindly note that not far from the Lesser Kestrel photo hide are the raptor photography hides in the Eastern Rhodopi (the Vultures & Golden Eagles and the Eastern Rhodopi Vulture Hide .